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TUG Prayer Letter of 8 July 2010
Dear Prayer Friends,
TUG shares these prayer requests, for our country and people, with Jerico Walls. Let us pray together on the following:
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A Call for Christians to pray for post-Soccer World Cup South Africa
After all the excitement over the nations visiting South Africa, the drama, the emotional seesaw of winning and losing and the euphoria of being the showpiece of the world, the citizens of South Africa will return to a normal life with normal challenges.
We are still facing unemployment, poverty, rising living expenses, AIDS, racial tension and discrimination, corruption, violence crime, etc. We cannot afford for one moment to let our shields of faith down. The enemy will attack precisely at such a time as this - the end of a major emotional and civic event. Let us not abandon our watch, let us press in to seek God’s face and to plead for His favour and mercy over our nation.
Here are some prayer pointers to help you pray during the next several weeks.
1. Thank God for His protection over South Africa during the past six weeks. Thank Him for not allowing any major bloodshed or unrest during the time that the nations visited South Africa and also no terrorist attacks. Give Him the glory and the honour for allowing and trusting South Africa with people from many different nations. Give Him the honour for allowing South Africa to host such a major event. Honour Him by thanking Him (Ps 50:23). Especially thank Him that He trusted South Africa with the nations. Pray that South Africans will live up to this trust and take responsibility for other nations to care for them, to protect them and to allow them to stay amongst us. Thank Him for a police force that was operating very successfully during the world cup.
2. Ask the Holy Spirit to protect the soul (mind, emotions) of South Africans from post-soccer depression. Pray for peace in the hearts of all South Africans and citizens of other nations staying with us in South Africa. Pray for the God of peace to rule in our hearts and minds and to protect us from any attack that the enemy may unleash through the stirring of racial hatred, thoughts and acts of revenge and bloodshed, and through inciting strikes, riots and destructive behaviour, and unrealistic demands. Pray that no unwise decisions will be made by the government because of fear or pressure groups and trade unions.
3. Resist the work of the Evil One in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ and pray that any xenophobic attacks, violence, bloodshed, murders and anarchy will be thwarted.
4. Pray that God will not allow the plans of the enemy to destabilize South Africa’s social structure, economic stability, political and judicial integrity or defence structures.
5. Resist any intimidation or urge to submit to a spirit of fear. God has not given us a spirit of fear but He asks us to believe in Him and to trust Him that He has everything under control. We must even trust Him with our lives. We cannot afford to give in to a mindset of doubt, self-preservation or anxiousness. Now is the time to deny ourselves, to follow Jesus and His way of life, whatever the outcome. He said: We are to LOVE our enemies, to WALK another mile, and to, if necessary, LAY DOWN OUR LIVES for His glory and His honour.
6. Pray for an outpouring of God’s Spirit on the peoples of South Africa to bring them to an understanding of Who He is and what His plans and purposes for our nation are. Pray that the Church in South Africa will finally understand her role as the instrument of reconciliation (2 Cor.5:18) in this nation, in the continent of Africa and in the nations of the world.
7. Pray for the president and ministers of the Cabinet, to allow the Holy Spirit to guide and lead them to bring this nation to a place of righteousness and justice (Prov.14:34). Pray for everyone in authority (1 Tim.1:1-2) so that the Word of the Gospel can spread in and through our nation.
8. Pray for a national genuine spiritual revival in the church and also for effective evangelism of the nation.
9. Ask God to pour out a spirit of prayer and intercession on the Church.
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‘n Oproep vir alle Christene om te bid vir Suid Afrika na die Sokker Wêreldbeker.
Na al die opwinding oor die besoek van die nasies aan Suid Afrika, die drama, die emosionele wipplank van wen en verloor en die gevoel van welbehae omdat Suid Afrika so suksesvol aan die nasies uitgebeeld is, moet die inwoners van Suid Afrika nou terugkeer na ‘n normale lewe met normale uitdagings.
Ons staar nog steeds werkloosheid, armoede, stygende lewenskostes, VIGS, rasse-spanning en diskriminasie, korrupsie, geweld, misdaad, ens. Ons kan nie bekostig om vir een oomblik ons skild van geloof te laat sak nie. Die vyand sal juis op so ‘n oomblik aanval – aan die einde van ‘n emosionele en openbare geleentheid. Laat ons nie ons wagpos verlaat nie. Laat ons voortgaan om God se aangesig te soek en te pleit vir Sy genade en guns oor ons land.
Hier is ‘n paar gebedspunte wat kan help om vir die volgende weke te bid.
1. Dank die Here vir Sy beskerming oor Suid-Afrika gedurende die afgelope ses weke. Dank Hom dat daar geen erge bloedvergieting, onrus of terroriste aanvalle was gedurende die besoek van die nasies aan Suid-Afrika nie. Eer en verheerlik Hom omdat Hy Suid-Afrika toegelaat en vertrou het met die mense van soveel verskillende volkere. Eer Hom dat Hy Suid-Afrika vertrou het met so ‘n groot geleentheid. Danksegging bring eer aan Hom (Ps.50:23/24).Bid dat Suid-Afrikaners hierdie vertroue waardig sal wees deur verantwoordelikheid te aanvaar vir die sorg en beskerming van ander nasies wat tussen ons woon en hulle sal toelaat om hier te bly. Dank Hom ook vir ‘n polisiemag wat baie suksesvol was tydens die Wêreldbeker.
2. Vra die Heilige Gees om Suid-Afrikaners se siel (emosies en verstand) teen na-sokker depressie te beskerm. Bid vir vrede in die harte van alle Suid-Afrikaners en ander volkere wat saam met ons in Suid-Afrika woon. Bid dat die God van vrede oor ons harte en gedagtes wag sal hou en dat Hy ons sal beskerm teen enige aanvalle van die vyand in die vorm van rassehaat, gedagtes en handelinge van weerwraak en bloedvergieting, of aanhitsing tot stakings, oproerigheid, vernietigende verdrag en onrealistiese eise. Bid dat die regering geen onwyse besluite sal neem as gevolg van vrees of druk van vakbonde of ander groepe nie.
3. Weerstaan die werk van die Bose in die Naam van Jesus Christus en bid dat enige planne vir xenofobiese aanvalle, geweld, bloedvergieting, moord en anargie tot niks sal kom nie.
4. Bid dat God nie enige planne van die vyand om Suid Afrika se sosiale stelsels, ekonomiese stabiliteit, politieke en regs integriteit of verdedigingstelsels sal toelaat nie.
5. Weerstaan enige intimidasie of drang om toe te gee aan ‘n gees van vrees. God het ons nie ‘n gees van vrees gegee nie, maar vra dat ons Hom sal glo en vertrou dat Hy alles onder beheer het. Ons moet Hom selfs met ons lewens vertrou. Ons kan nie bekostig om toe te gee aan twyfel, selfbehoud en angstigheid nie. Nou is die tyd om onsself te verloën, Jesus en Sy manier van lewe na te volg, wat ookal die uiteinde mag wees. Hy het gesê: Ons moet ons vyande LIEFHÊ, nog ‘n myl moet STAP, en, indien nodig, ons LEWENS moet AFLÊ vir mekaar en vir Sy eer en verheerliking.
6. Bid vir ‘n uitstorting van die Heilige Gees op die inwoners van Suid-Afrika en dat hulle tot ‘n besef sal kom Wie God is en wat Sy planne vir ons land is. Bid dat die Kerk in Suid-Afrika uiteindelik haar roeping sal verstaan om werktuie van versoening (2 Kor.5:18) in ons eie land, in Afrika en in die wêreld te wees.
7. Bid vir die president en vir ministers in die Kabinet, om die Heilige Gees toe te laat om hulle te rig en te lei sodat hulle hierdie land kan bring tot ‘n plek van reg en geregtigheid (Spr.14:34). Bid vir almal wat in posisies van outoriteit is (1 Tim.1:1-2) sodat die Woord van die Evangelie vryelik in en deur ons land verkondig kan word.
8. Bid vir ‘n nasionale, ware, geestelike herlewing in die Kerk en vir die effektiewe evangelisering van ons land.
9. Vra dat God ‘n gees van gebed en smeking op die Kerk sal uitstort.
...He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth." (Hosea 6:3)
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TUG Prayer Letter of 23 June 2010
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Dear Partners, Inspiring Quotes The value of consistent prayer is not that He will hear us, but that we will hear Him. ~William McGill When you pray, rather let your heart be without words than your words without heart. ~John Bunyan "To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 'Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: "God, I thank you that I am not like other men-robbers, evildoers, adulterers-or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get." But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, "God, have mercy on me, a sinner. I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted"'" (Luke 18:9-14). Our Teams are in need of your faithful prayer support concerning the following: From the Arts in Action team the requests are that you would agree with them for! · Good communication between the creative arts groups and the Arts in Action! leaders · Good sleep! · Good health (especially ministering at night in the cold) · Strength and energy · Divine appointments
Tracy & Eugene will be travelling to Jo’burg, Pretoria, Durban and Port Elizabeth over the next 2 weeks. Please pray for safety for all their travelling. Corinne asked that we should please pray for the Keep them safe/ TUG team’s morale.
· For all the programs, please pray for warmer weather as the children tend to stay home when it is this cold. We have had much lower numbers than expected FEEDBACK FROM CHURCHES 1. Ark of God - Mabopane · Thank God for this Testimony: After hearing last Saturday that the local programme director had prepared absolutely nothing, they arrived to find an amazing team of young people, who by Wednesday were basically running the programme independently. They are very creative, very excited youth and young adults. Specific praise to local church members Opa, Anad Ipeleng for their hard work. .· Prayer Requests: Please pray that we understand how to deepen our relationship with this church, and how to cultivate a partnership after 2010 to continuing ministering in this area.
2. Beracah Christian Church - Hammanskraal
2. Also pray here that the congregation will be stirred by the Holy Spirit with zeal and passion for the Kingdom of God to be established as praise on this earth 3. Temba Baptist - Temba
Prayer Requests: Additionally, pray for us to understand how to partner with them in the future to magnify the work they are already doing. Many of these churches are working together on this trailer ministry programme.
4. Elim Tabernacle - Mau bane
· Also please pray for cultural frustrations between the locals and our Brazilian team members. The Brazilians have been giving many gifts to the community without understanding the cultural ramifications such has feeding the tendency to ask for handouts, and giving gifts to wives without giving gifts to the husbands. 5. Miracle Centre Ministries - Brits
Thanksgiving to God because overall the programmes are great. Pray for sustained ministry and future partnership. 6.6. Mammethlake Team:
· Pray for the Greek World Cup squad. Each member of the squad was personally handed a Modern Greek Sports New Testament (originally prepared for the 2004 Olympic Games). Plus copy of the evangelistic World Cup 36 page Pocket Guide and some other gift items. Many attempts to give these resources failed until the Greek Naval Attaché mentioned he was a friend of the Greek manager and he agreed to pass the Bibles etc on to the team. Subsequently we received a fax from the Manager thanking us for our very kind gesture.
PRAISE GOD also and give a moment of thanks for KIDS GAMES and all that it has lead to in at least 170 nations. This season of KG in 2010-2011 is set to be the largest ever. GOD IS GOOD AND HIS MERCIES ENDURE FOREVER. Be greatly blessed as you partner with us with these requests, praises and thanksgiving to Him who sits on the Throne. Brian EvansTUG Prayer Convener |
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Prayer Letter of 14 June 2010
2010 Soccer World Cup Is Here and so is God! We welcome in Jesus Name 32 nations to play and more than 200 nations to watch.
God is using everything for His glory and His purpose is to reconcile people back to Him.
- "Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure."
D. L. Moody
Dear Prayer Partners:
o We pray that the churches of our nation will succeed in their endeavour to work together for THE ULTIMATE GOAL of bringing Hope and Change to our country.
- o Pray and say aloud: Lord Jesus, help us to use whatever gift we have received to serve the nations by faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms with the sole intent: To proclaim The Lordship of Jesus clearly.
- o Pray that through the power of the blood, the words of our testimony as Christians and our willingness to lay down our lives for the truth and the message of salvation through Christ, the gospel will gain victory over all the work of Satan in South Africa (Rev 12:11). Pray for the breaking of the curses of all ungodly rituals, invocations and occult ceremonies. Pray that the plans of the evil one to cause violence, crime, sexual immorality, corruption and greed, will be frustrated and nullified. Pray for the purifying and cleansing power of the blood against all sin. o Whenever you hear the sound of the vuvuzela, call for the sound of heaven to be released on the earth. Call for and proclaim the “Voice of God” (Ps 29) over the waters, the mountains, the valleys, the plains, the cities, the stadiums and the nations gathering in South Africa.
We want to partner and come into agreement with the SOUTH AFRICAN SPORTS COALITION (SASCOL) in their prayer :
1. Grant, O Lord, that the celebration of the beautiful game may leave our Country and Continent with a lasting legacy of restored values, godly principles and integrity.
2. Grant, O Lord, that our children and the youth will grow into responsible God-fearing citizens through the life-coaching programs developed for them, by our churches.
3. Grant, O Lord, that the interest in soccer and the shared fun and excitement will draw fathers to their sons and the sons to their fathers in building renewed family units.
4. Grant, O Lord that the Christians of our nation model Christ and the transformed LIFE He brings to all the peoples of the world who do not know Him.
5. Grant, O Lord that our national team become our pride, a rallying point for every South African.
6. Grant, O Lord that during our times of celebration we may be ever mindful of the poor amongst us who have no capacity for the joy we experience and fill us with compassion and the resolve to eradicate poverty.
7. Grant, O Lord that our people will not take advantage of visitors or be taken advantage of by powerful role players in World Soccer. Let all have an attitude to serve others more than ourselves!
8. Grant, O Lord, that reconciliation and restitution will be advanced through soccer initiatives across the divides of our past.
9. Grant, O Lord that from our pristine shores may flow rivers of warmth, hospitality and friendliness, to all who will visit our land.
10.. Grant, O Lord, that the coming together of a nation, drenched in pessimism and despair, may find Hope and Healing in this time of togetherness around a common goal.
11. Grant, O Lord that Bafana Bafana will give our nation a taste of knowing the beauty of success.
12. Grant, O Lord, that the vicious cycle of human, and especially child trafficking be brought to an end, and the sanctity of human life be restored.
13. Grant, O Lord that this world cup will be an open window through which we can look and imagine what we as South African can become.
14. Grant, O Lord the remembrance that we owe this world cup to the children in the streets who for many years played soccer when no other sport was easily accessible to them, that today they bring it to us so we can share it together
15. Grant to us O Lord the humility to receive the gift the world cup is giving us, a gift from the street.
16. Grant, O Lord that during our time of Celebration we will not forget those who are affected and stigmatized by the HIV-AIDS Epidemic.
17. Grant, O Lord that we may retain the picture of success in our minds long after the World Cup is over, long enough for us to want to work towards a successful and prosperous country
Requests are coming in for people of the teams busy with outreaches, big screen events and soccer clinics to children in the communities
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- We pray that the Christian life-coaching programme (Ubabalo) developed for WC2010 will help our children and youth to grow into responsible God-fearing citizens and followers of Jesus. We pray for the 3000 soccer coaches in SA that have been trained to be life coaches, the 60 countries of the world with tens of thousands of coaches in this programme to serve the nations with a lasting legacy of restored values, godly principles and integrity. ·
o Please pray for the safety of the children and for their hearts to receive the Gospel . Pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit with the power to convict people of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8). Pray that people will be convicted of the sin of unbelief, of the revelation that Jesus is ruling in heaven at the Father’s right hand, and that Satan is judged and has no more power to keep people in bondage.
o Can you ask the Lord to send His Holy Spirit to assist and empower all the team members and everyone working with them .
–important issues are also the orientation of teams and other details concerning the training to be finalized.Pray for clarity for the presenters and that God's Spirit will join the hearts and minds of the team members as they meet and determine their roles for the duration of the outreaches..
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11 June 2010 BLESS Italy South Africa Favour and grace Isaiah.58 Isaiah.59:19-21 Isaiah.60 |
12 June 2010 BLESS Spain South Africa Youth and children Lamentations.2:19 Psalm.103:17 |
13 June 2010 BLESS Brazil South Africa Protection Isaiah.43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you… |
14 June 2010 BLESS USA South Africa Medical services 1John.4:16 “we have known the love that God has for us.” |
15 June 2010 BLESS Mexico South Africa Transport services Psalm.121:7-8 |
16 June 2010 BLESS Honduras South Africa Management of the stadiums Habakuk.3:19 |
17 June 2010 BLESS Ghana South Africa Municipalities. Electricity and water supply. Neh.4:6 |
18 June 2010 BLESS Ivory Coast South Africa Hospitality Ps.133:1-2” how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity” |
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19 June 2010 BLESS Nigeria South Africa FIFA, leaders and Government Prov.13:20 “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm” |
20 June 2010 BLESS New Zealand South Africa The Ultimate Goal strategy and outreach teams John.4:13 “the water I give him will be in him a spring of water |
21 June 2010 BLESS Australia South Africa Bless our Prison outreaches and for crime to decrease Isaiah.46:”I have made you and I will carry you.” |
22 June 2010 BLESS North Korea South Africa People to accept Jesus as Lord and saviour John.3:16-17 |
23 June 2010 BLESS South Korea South Africa Health and protection from sickness and injuries. Proverbs.4:20-22 |
24 June 2010 BLESS Japan South Africa Broadcasting of games and positive journalism. Proverbs.18:21 |
25 June 2010 BLESS Cameroon South Africa Airports and security services. Matthew.10:26 |
26 June 2010 BLESS Argentina South Africa Hospitality, hotels and accommodation James.1:17 ”every good and perfect gift is from above” Galatians.5:22 |
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27 June 2010 BLESS Slovakia South Africa Bless our economy. Deuteronomy.28:1-14 - Blessings |
28 June 2010 BLESS Switzerland South Africa Purity, protection from prostitution and human traffickingMatt.5:8 |
29 June 2010 BLESS Netherlands South Africa Bless every family in our country.Prov.3:33 Joshua.24:15b |
30 June 2010 BLESS Serbia South Africa Peace and freedom from fear 2Tim.1:7 “ God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love and a sound mind” |
1 July 2010 BLESS Denmark South Africa Resources and the distribution of essentials. Deut.8:2-5 |
2 July 2010 BLESS Germany South Africa International relationships to benefit us . Acts.17:24-28 |
3 July 2010 BLESS Paraquay South Africa Breakthrough for our Police and intelligence services. Galatians.5:1 |
4 July 2010 BLESS England South Africa Protection against alcohol, drugs and group-pressure. Deut.30:19 “choose life !” |
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5 July 2010 BLESS Greece South Africa Physical strength for all involved . Isaiah.40:28-31 |
6 July 2010 BLESS Algeria South Africa Safety on our roads . Prov.4:18” the path of the righteous… is shining brighter.” |
7 July 2010 BLESS Portugal South Africa Reconciliation and trust. Matt.6:14 |
8 July 2010 BLESS Chile South Africa A turning to God as a country. Zacharia.8 Proverbs.28:13 |
9 July 2010 BLESS Uruguay South Africa A public acknowledge- ment of God . Psalm.24:1-2,7-10 |
10 July 2010 BLESS France South Africa practical help by all where it is needed. Isaiah.30:21 |
11 July 2010 BLESS Slovenia South Africa A spirit of joy and humility Phil.2:5-11 “ your attitude should be that of Jesus Christ” |
BLESS THE NATIONS! Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord |
Declare the Name of Jesus Christ over South Africa as often as possible through this prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on South Africa. Bless this nation and make it a blessing to the nations of the world! Reveal your purposes for allowing South Africa to be released onto the global scene. Let your kingdom come, let your will be done, in and through South Africa, as it is in heaven!
Greetings in the Name of Jesus
Brian Evans TUG Prayer Convener
Soccer World Cup Prayer
Soccer World Cup Prayer
1. Grant, O Lord, that the celebration of the beautiful game may leave our Country and Continent with a lasting legacy of restored values, godly principles and integrity.
2. Grant, O Lord, that our children and the youth will grow into responsible God-fearing citizens through the life-coaching programs developed for them, by our churches.
3. Grant, O Lord, that the interest in soccer and the shared fun and excitement will draw fathers to their sons and the sons to their fathers in building renewed family units.
4. Grant, O Lord that the Christians of our nation model Christ and the transformed LIFE He brings to all the peoples of the world who do not know Him.
5. Grant, O Lord that our national team become our pride, a rallying point for every South African.
6. Grant, O Lord that during our times of celebration we may be ever mindful of the poor amongst us who have no capacity for the joy we experience and fill us with compassion and the resolve to eradicate poverty.
7. Grant, O Lord that our people will not take advantage of visitors or be taken advantage of by powerful role players in World Soccer. Let all have an attitude to serve others more than ourselves!
8. Grant, O Lord that the churches of our nation will succeed in their endeavour to work together for THE ULTIMATE GOAL: of bringing Hope and Change to our country.
9. Grant, O Lord, that reconciliation and restitution will be advanced through soccer initiatives across the divides of our past.
10. Grant, O Lord that from our pristine shores may flow rivers of warmth, hospitality and friendliness, to all who will visit our land.
11. Grant, O Lord, that the coming together of a nation, drenched in pessimism and despair, may find Hope and Healing in this time of togetherness around a common goal.
12. Grant, O Lord that Bafana Bafana will give our nation a taste of knowing the beauty of success.
13. Grant, O Lord, that the vicious cycle of human, and especially child trafficking be brought to an end, and the sanctity of human life be restored.
14. Grant, O Lord that this world cup will be an open window through which we can look and imagine what we as South African can become.
15. Grant, O Lord the remembrance that we owe this world cup to the children in the streets who for many years played soccer when no other sport was easily accessible to them, that today they bring it to us so we can share it together
16. Grant to us O Lord the humility to receive the gift the world cup is giving us, a gift from the street.
17. Grant, O Lord that during our time of Celebration we will not forget those who are affected and stigmatized by the HIV-AIDS Epidemic.
18. Grant, O Lord that we may retain the picture of success in our minds long after the World Cup is over, long enough for us to want to work towards a successful and prosperous country
(SASCOL) World Cup Prayers
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
The Peace and Joy of the Lord be with you in every single endeavour for His Glorious Kingdom.
At a recent meeting of The SASCOL National Council held in Gauteng on the 21st April 2010, a unanimous vote of admiration and appreciation was expressed towards “The Ultimate Goal” (TUG) and the “Ubabalo eAfrica” teams, each of whom have accomplished an enormous amount of work over the past few years.
All of their tireless efforts have brought about a satisfactory state of readiness and excitement within the participating churches.
We believe that the numerous programs, workshops, conferences and training sessions have equipped the churches sufficiently to facilitate programs and projects such as Big Screen Events, Community Festivals, Kids Games, Holiday Clubs, Soccer Clinics, Coaching Clinics, Creative Arts Festivals, Diski Dance Lessons, Sports Teams Clinics, Human Trafficking Awareness, HIV-AIDS awareness and most importantly, Prayer Networks.
Details of these activities can be found on the TUG website at: www.theultimategoal.co.za
Our final request to our church leaders across the country and across our continent, is to kindly arrange for your National and International Denominations, Church Families, Leaders Fraternal, etc. to program the attached World Cup Prayers into their services on the three Sundays prior to the World Cup – 23rd & 30th May and 6th June 2010.
Also consider programming a Special Prayer of Thanksgiving on Sunday July 18th 2010 for what we believe will be a successful event.
On behalf of the National Council and the entire TUG and Ubabalo teams, I would like to convey our sincere thanks and appreciation to all for the enormous support and cooperation during this time of working together, as we wish you well with every one of the activities and programs that are being planned for your churches.
Grace and blessings,
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